2026 Interior Design Trends:
materials, colors, and shapes to know

How to decorate your home according to 2026 Interior Design Trends

As with every year, 2026 brings new ideas to transform the spaces we live in.

Soft shapes, earthy color palettes and natural materials: these are the new trends for the year, designed to create more welcoming, functional, and sustainable spaces.

 
Forget  cold minimalism; 2026 interior design trends are about authentic and sustainable choices, featuring tactile materials, earthy palettes, and fluid shapes, all worth discovering.

Dominant materials in 2026: naturalness and textural authenticity

Natural wood and sustainability

In 2026, sustainability and connection to nature take center stage in design choices, bringing back materiality and contact with authentic surfaces. Natural wood, in particular, stars in the most modern furniture solutions. Its ability to add warmth and authenticity to environments makes it ideal for those seeking materials that evoke the comfort of nature.
 
A prime example embodying this trend is the Talos Table by Bontempi, where natural wood alternates with metal to create a harmonious balance between texture and precision.

Natural textures 

In 2026, surfaces take the spotlight: alongside wood, you’ll find stone, matte ceramics, and natural fibers like wool, linen, and bouclé, which are ideal for sofas and armchairs, making spaces even more welcoming.

New colors for interior design: what’s trending in 2026?

Earthy and natural tones

In 2026, cold minimalism, typically marked by gray shades, gives way to warmer colorations with nature-inspired palettes, from deep greens to earthy tones like sand, ochre, terracotta, and warm browns.

These shades are perfect for creating living rooms that emphasize natural light and create a cozy and relaxing atmosphere.

Intense and refined colors

Alongside neutral tones, bolder shades like petrol blue, burgundy, or moss green will add personality and character to spaces without weighing them down. Use them to highlight a single furniture piece, like a chair, sofa, or wall, for a touch of refined elegance.

Colour Capping: wall trends for 2026

Walls in 2026 are no longer seen as a mere white background but as an integral part of the décor. “Colour capping” is a technique that uses intense colors on ceilings to create a warm effect that transforms the entire space of the room. Pair these with natural tones for seamless continuity and harmony, especially in living rooms and bedrooms.

Forme e volumi: morbidezza e fluidità

2026 calls for softer, more fluid shapes, leaving behind sharp angles and rigid geometries. Curved lines, full volumes, and rounded profiles dominate, crafting open, multifunctional environments.
Sofas, armchairs, tables, and accents invite conviviality, turning homes into lived-in spaces that adapt to daily needs. These 2026 furniture trends go beyond aesthetics, addressing demands for comfort, versatility, and emotional well-being.

The Sienna Chair exemplifies essential yet sophisticated aesthetics, with soft lines defining a fluid geometry aligned with the year’s trends.

Modern interior design ideas for 2026: towards a new way of living

2026 is the year when modern interior design evolves towards a more responsible, natural, and welcoming design, tailored for daily well-being.
Materials like natural wood, earthy colors, bold accents, and soft shapes define the trends, transforming spaces while meeting needs for functionality and emotional comfort.

The 2026 home shuns fleeting fads, embracing values like sustainability, space care, and attention to inhabitants, signaling a cultural shift before an aesthetic one.

Discover our Bontempi configurator, to mix colors and materials, uncovering fresh furnishing ideas perfectly in tune with 2026 trends.